Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Hosts ‘World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’
With schools now out and temperatures soaring through most of the country, it is safe to say that summer is officially here.
For many, that means spending time at the pool or the beach.
As families get ready for fun in the sun, Walt Disney World is helping raise awareness about the importance of water safety.
The ‘World’s Largest Swimming Lesson’
While many may not know this, drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4 in Florida. To help reinforce the importance of water safety, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon held the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson today.
The annual event is designed to teach children the skills and knowledge they need to enjoy the water safely. The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson events are held throughout the world, including at Typhoon Lagoon this year.
A Big Turnout
According to ClickOrlando, 1,000 children from seven non-profit organizations participated in the swimming lesson. That is 350 more kids than participated in last year’s event.
“These kids live here in Central Florida. They are part of our community. We are all surrounded by water, right? There are waterways, pools, the beaches,” said Tajiana Ancora-Brown, Director of External Affairs at Walt Disney World.
“It’s difficult to put in words just how important water safety is because the data is showing that preventable drownings are very high among children.”
According to Ancora-Brown, many of the children participating in Thursday’s event have never had swimming lessons, and some have never even been in a pool.
“It’s so important that kids start swimming at a young age just for their safety and just for the safety and happiness of all their families,” said Carballido Lamadrid, Walt Disney World’s General Manager of Waterparks.
To learn more about the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson, visit wlsl.org.
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